Next to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, the magazine the Disney beauty stripped down for has become one of the most anticipated.

But why did Ashley Tisdale do an Allure nude photo shoot? According to the actress, people constantly mistake her for a young teen, and that may typecast her in future roles. But the humble beauty says it’s time to send a message.

“I’m 25, almost 26, but people think of me as much younger because I look young. Being in this shoot was me saying, ‘I’m not just the young girl everybody thinks I am. I’m actually a woman,'” she said.

On why she felt the need to bring her mother along with her to the shoot, she said that it was because she is an open book, and wants mom to approve of things she does, even if it means taking her clothes off before a camera. Nicely done, AT.